Olushola Ajewole
Waldorf,United States
Summary
Aeroderivative Turbine Mechanical Field Service Engineer with over 17 years of experience in maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting gas turbines and hydraulic systems. Proven ability to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive operational excellence. Expertise in gas turbine maintenance, repair, and design, committed to achieving high performance and reliability in critical industrial systems.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Services Engineer
Baker Hughes
Waldorf, Maryland, United States
09.2025 - Current
- Oversee maintenance and repair of Aeroderivative Gas Turbines, ensuring strict compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinate with internal teams and subcontractors to troubleshoot complex mechanical and hydraulic issues.
- Implement effective communication and training strategies to maintain high operational standards and EHS guidelines.
Power Plant Gas Turbine Engineer
United States Navy
United States
03.2009 - 07.2025
- Maintained and repaired gas turbine engines, main propulsion machinery, and hydraulic systems.
- Led work teams, scheduled tasks, and provided comprehensive training to subordinates.
- Achieved a 60% increase in maintenance efficiency through effective team leadership and training initiatives.
- Developed complex 3D models and precise 2D AutoCAD manufacturing drawings for machinery, improving design accuracy by 95%.
- Conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on components to ensure structural integrity, resulting in a 100% reduction in material usage.
- Reduced design iteration time by 40% through the creation of a standardized 3D CAD library for frequently used fasteners and parts.
- Collaborated with manufacturing teams on DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) reviews, reducing assembly time by 22%.
Database Administrator / Software Implementation Specialist
HIO International Inc
United States
06.2007 - 03.2009
- Led the installation and implementation of SQL Server 2000 databases.
- Mentored database analysts and reorganized databases to improve performance by 30%.
- Utilized AutoCAD for layout, schematics, and structural drafting, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Created detailed 3D models for prototyping, accelerating product development cycles by 2 weeks.
- Quality Assurance: Assessed buildability, manufacturability and integration capability of designed components in partnership with project engineers to ensure optimal quality of all deliverables.
- Developing Windows applications and services using VB.NET, C#.NET, ADO.NET, and SQL Server.
- Creating backend services and GUI for the OptimumDesk application.
- Performing advanced VB.NET programming, including performance and penetration testing.
- Providing internal IT support and managing network and IT assets.
- Conducting business requirement studies, coding, implementing functions, and testing applications.
Database Administrator / Software Implementation Specialist
Apapa, Lagos
Apapa, Lagos
07.2005 - 05.2007
- Led database administration for a payroll project interfacing with Oracle PeopleSoft HR system, reducing key payroll jobs from 2 hours to 20 minutes.
- Implemented database refresh and defragmentation, improving performance and space management.
- Developed scripts for database maintenance, memory pool management, and session monitoring.
- Create the Windows application back end services and GUI for OptimumDesk using VB.NET 2017, VBA, Rest API, Windows sockets, and various APIs
- Study business requirements, develop code, implement functions, and test applications before QA
- Create and maintain user and technical documents
- Work closely with Teams across the BU to create comprehensive test tools and automation frameworks
- Works with other team members, including DBA's, Other ETL developers, Technical Architects, QA, Business Analysts & Project Managers
- Follow and improve established processes for software development life cycle with an agile approach to delivery software
System Consultant / Administrator II
Wadof Software Consulting
Gbagada
12.2003 - 06.2005
- Provided technical assistance and consultation to DBAs and Systems Programmers in East Africa, leading to successful benchmarks and increased product sales.
- Administered Microsoft SQL Server databases, managed instances, monitored server performance, and performed backup and recovery.
- Developed client/server database applications for municipal governments using Microsoft Visual Basic.
Production Engineer
Ropes Plc Apapa
Apapa
04.2002 - 11.2003
- Planned and constructed high-quality steel wire ropes.
- Supervised, managed, and trained personnel in rope production.
- Conducted testing procedures on steel wire ropes and assisted in ISO certification preparation.
Education
Master’s Degree - Computer Software Engineering
Strayer University
01.2014
Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering
Obafemi Awolowo University
08.2000
Skills
- Remote support
- Equipment installation
- On-site support
- Troubleshooting and repair
Certification
CompTIA Security +
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Field Services Engineer
Baker Hughes
09.2025 - Current
Power Plant Gas Turbine Engineer
United States Navy
03.2009 - 07.2025
Database Administrator / Software Implementation Specialist
HIO International Inc
06.2007 - 03.2009
Database Administrator / Software Implementation Specialist
Apapa, Lagos
07.2005 - 05.2007
System Consultant / Administrator II
Wadof Software Consulting
12.2003 - 06.2005
Production Engineer
Ropes Plc Apapa
04.2002 - 11.2003
Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering
Obafemi Awolowo University
Master’s Degree - Computer Software Engineering
Strayer University